Series 2

Harold McGill's
First World War correspondence and war diaries. -- 1915-1919

M-742-6

Letters from Harold McGill to Emma Griffis. -- 1915-1916. -- Consists of letters written by Dr. Harold McGill, a Calgary doctor serving in France during the First World War, to Emma Griffis, a Calgary nurse working at a military hospital in England. The letters describe life in the trenches, his medical duties at the front, inspections, parades, casualties, and mutual friends.

Letters from Harold McGill to Emma Griffis. --
1917. -- The letters describe life in the trenches, his medical duties at the front, his views on the war, and his engagement to Emma. (They marry in England in December 1917.)

Correspondence from Mr. H.G. Scott. -- 1955-1960. --
Includes discussions of various political events.

M-742-25

Monarch Life Assurance Company business
correspondence. -- 1958-1959

M-742-26

Miscellaneous correspondence. -- 1929-1959 and nd. -
- Consists of questionnaire from Biographical Encyclopaedia of the World; letters from the
Bishop of Grouard; letters from George H. Gooderham on his retirement; and letters from
Colonel D. Harkness (MP).

M-742-27

Letters from daughters, Doris and Kathleen. -- 1940-
1963 and nd. -- Includes letters, poems and stories written as young children.

M-742-28

Correspondence from R.B. Bennett. -- 1930-1947. --
Consists of letters regarding political and personal affairs, including verification of Harold
McGill's appointment to the Indian Affairs Branch.

Correspondence with Senator Cairine Wilson. -- 1938-
1940. -- Regarding international politics and League of Nations Society in Canada. Includes
copies of speeches by Senatore A.K. Hugessen and Senator Cairine Wilson regarding the world
political situation.

M-742-64

Memorandum regarding visit to three small First
Nations reserves in Quebec. -- 1936

M-742-65

Memorandum regarding short visit to several Indian
Agencies and reserves in western Ontario. -- 1939

Correspondence and report regarding tour of Indian
Agencies and reserves in western Canada. -- 1941

M-742-69

Miscellaneous correspondence and reports. -- 1881,
1918, 1926, 1933-1934. -- Consists of correspondence, reports and statements regarding First
Nations and reserves; copies of Privy Council orders and reports; correspondence regarding the
work of the Anglican Church with First Nations; correspondence with Indian Affairs employees;
and a copy of an address by Hon. Crerar regarding First Nations.

Series 5

Harold McGill's
memoirs and speeches. -- 1927-1947

M-742-80

Correspondence and manuscript, "Reminiscences of a
Battalion M.O." [Medical Officer] by Harold McGill. -- 1935. -- This manuscript is an
incomplete version of the one in files M-742-152-155, listed immediately below.

Speeches. -- nd. -- Regarding Calgary General
Hospital, income tax, crime and punishment. Includes copies of speeches made as a Member of
the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in the Alberta legislature.

M-742-84

Speeches. -- 1933-1939. -- Includes copy of his speech
at the "North American Indian Today" conference; speech at the unveiling of a monument at
Ohwesken; speech on the story of Almighty Voice; and a report on tuberculosis among First
Nations.

Series 6

Emma Griffis
McGill papers. -- 1911-1965

M-742-86

Diaries. -- 1917-1918, 1931-1933. --
Consists of a diary kept by nursing sister Emma Griffis while serving overseas during the First World War. The entries describe the trip from Calgary to Halifax, crossing the Atlantic on a hospital ship, nursing duties at Bramshott Military Hospital in England, social activities, and her engagement and marriage to Harold McGill. The 1917-1918 diary has been
scanned. View now.

M-742-87

Diaries and notebook. -- 1938-1941, 1945. -- Consists
of diaries regarding social activities, and a notebook on household expenses.

Correspondence. -- 1920-1959. -- Consists of letters
written to Emma Griffis McGill, including thank you letter and telegram from Marie Willingdon,
wife of the Governor-General regarding a dinner held by Mrs. McGill; letters from her uncle,
A.B. Ingalsbee, in Mexico; and from her sisters, relatives and friends.

M-742-90

Correspondence. -- 1960-1966 and nd. -- Includes
letters of condolence on the deaths of sisters Edith and Enid.

M-742-91

Army orders. -- 1917. -- Regarding acceptance as a
nurse, departure orders, and notification of pay and allowances.

M-742-92

Correspondence from her sister, Enid. -- 1912-1956. --
Includes information about teaching experiences in Manitoba and near Standard,
Alberta.

Series
8

Miscellaneous
family papers. -- 1933-1961

M-742-101

Kathleen McGill Odell's correspondence. -- 1933-
1961. -- Includes telegrams from Harold and Emma McGill, letters from Harold, correspondence
regarding the awarding of medals to her late husband, and a receipt for hospital care for her
son.

Nursing directory and instructions. -- 1920,
1931
and
nd. -- Includes pamphlet: "Instructions for Member of Canadian Army Medical Corps Nursing
Service"; General Directory, Overseas Nursing Sisters' Association; Notice of Election regarding
the Alberta Association of Registered Nurses; and directions for front line application of a
"Thomas" splint.

Form letters and copies of addresses. -- 1930-1961. --
Regarding Alberta Petroleum Consolidated Ltd.; The Pas Planning Scheme; "Germany in Defeat
(by Major H.G. Scott); and the Duke of Edinburgh's presidential address to the Canadian
Medical Association.

M-742-133

Poems and song lyrics. -- nd

M-742-134

Articles and periodicals. -- 1924-1963. -- Consists of
copy of tribute to President Kennedy; historical sketch of "Royal Roads"; notes on a tour of
Europe; "A Case of Gangrene" by Dr. Harold McGill; issue of Nor'West Miner;
issue of Philip H. Godsell's "Relief in the Sub-Arctic"; copy of The Legion Rally, Field
Service Pocket Book; and a yearbook of the Ontario Ladies College.

Newsclippings. -- 1935-1965 and nd. -- Regarding
politics, the Second World War, Roman Catholic Church, and the Opening of
Parliament.

M-742-145

Scrapbook of newsclippings. -- [ca. 1920s]-1955. --
Consists of articles about Harold McGill as Calgary alderman, Member of the Legislative
Assembly (MLA), and in Indian Affairs. Includes articles about politics and social functions in
Ottawa and Calgary.